AIU Social Business Podcast Albukhary International University

In  this episode we will be listening to an interview session with Mr Khairul Azri Mohamad Khalid, the co-founder and the head trainer of Discover Muay Thai also known as DMT. DMT is a social enterprise that echoes social impacts where youth from marginalised backgrounds undergo an intensive 4-month development program organised by Discover Muay Thai Academy.  In this program, they will not only learn about the awesome Muay Thai techniques, but they will also learn fundamental values in life such as discipline, respect, self-confidence, resilience, leadership and care. The DMT graduates are no longer involved in social ills and they are now occupied with work, studies and Muay Thai tournaments.

In this episode of Albukhary International University’s (AIU) social business podcast, Sharifah Sofia speaks to Chancellor of AIU and Nobel Laureate, Professor Muhammad Yunus. From redesigning higher education to deconstructing the thought process behind the Yunus Sports Hub - this podcast sheds light on creating a world of 3 zeroes: zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero net carbon emissions. Above all, this podcast seeks to inspire minds and share insights on the role of universities in creating the next generation of leaders to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

This podcast was recorded and edited by 2 of AIU’s final year Bachelor of Media and Communications students: Amin Mujtaba from Afghanistan and Muhammad Aiman bin Yusof from Malaysia.

Take a listen to the amazing stories as told by the Director of Urban Hijau, a Social Enterprise that activates sustainability by rebuilding wholesome food systems with local integration to make a long standing impact to society. Urban Hijau uses permaculture as a means to unite people, generate profit and preserve the planet. They strive to produce locally grown wholesome food and train people to do the same. They also educate through practical examples empowering communities to take care of their own waste and help to establish sustainable urban farms within their own neighbourhoods.

Take a listen to the amazing journey of PichaEats as social enterprise that aims to create a sustainable and equitable ecosystem for refugees in Malaysia through the one thing we can relate to and that is FOOD! PichaEats has a simple mission which is to serve good food. But while enjoying our meal, refugees are given opportunities to start a new life. Their chefs who were forced to flee to Malaysia can get a chance to rebuild their lives, regain their dignity, and provide for their family. PichaEats specialize in delicacies from the homeland of these chefs -from Iraqi Falafel, Palestinian Hummus to Afghani Dumplings & Syrian sweets. Keep on listening to be inspired by how PichaEats overcome the many challenges they had to face to help the refugees.

Beautiful and heart-warming stories as told by Amy Blair, the CEO/founder of The Batik Boutique Social Enterprise about their journey towards being an award-winning social enterprise. The Batik Boutique was created to disrupt the cycle of poverty in Malaysia. They empower artisans from marginalised communities to produce fair fashion, home goods and accessories made from a traditional Malaysian fabric called batik. They work with rural and urban batik artisans across Malaysia to create batik textiles on natural fibres. This fabric is then sent to the seamstresses at our training centre to create products in designs that you'll love. Through this model, they are able to alter the circumstances of marginalised communities by providing employment opportunities, sustainable incomes, and skills to achieve financial independence. 

To date, they have worked with over 200 artisans and impacted the lives of more than 1,400 local beneficiaries. They are also a proud winner of the MaGIC Amplify Award for Social Enterprise.

Listen to the unique ideas of Worming Up Social Enterprise as told by the Co-founder/Research Officer, Ms. Tan Pei Chin. Worming Up is a sustainability-driven social enterprise that aims to upcycle food waste back into food. Their social projects are focusing on bringing an end to food waste. They are raising awareness on food waste issues in the Kuching, Sarawak community and donations of surplus food to the needy. They also recycle food waste into high-quality bio-protein by using the fly technology. They empower and train local community for proper waste management and actually make a difference towards saving the environment.